I think what I listen to now is what I listened to as a kid which is kind of black American soul. I love soul music.

Its quite there sonically; a strong representation of what the songs on our records are like. It's very loud and our set is based around containing as much energy and dynamics as possible.

I need to keep my dancing on the right side of weird, otherwise it might get a bit like "American Idol."

As I tell my intro creative writing students, after reading someone you love, wait at least an hour before starting to write.

I think early on I was really into ambient music and like American original Emo.

There's a lot that's happened in my life that maybe I didn't want to happen, but I suppose it's led me to exactly where I am now.

Never take a person away from the music they love.